Abrégé

High-purity hydrous D-allose crystals and a method of efficiently obtaining the crystals are provided. To a D-allose-containing solution having a purity of D-allose of at least 80% (g/g) in a solute, in a metastable region in a supersaturated state of 30° C. or less, D-allose seed crystals are added. Then, the temperature of the solution is lowered by 10° C. or more for cooling and crystallization to initially obtain “hydrous D-allose crystals”, and the crystallization water thereof is removed in a specified temperature zone to obtain novel “anhydrous D-allose crystals”.

Classes IPC  ?

• C07H 3/02 - Monosaccharides

Produits et services

Cake batter; cake dough; cereal preparations; dough; pastry dough; instant doughnut mixes; instant pancake mixes; gluten for food; gluten prepared as foodstuff; gluten additives for culinary purposes; flour; corn starch for food; wheat flour for food; rice flour for food; sweet potato flour for food; potato flour for food; pulse flour for food; hominy grits; savoury pancake mixes; wheat flour; potato flour; starch for food; tapioca flour; batter mixes; thickening agents for cooking foodstuffs; cake powder; bread mixes.

Abrégé

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a method for simply and efficiently producing a starch degradation product having a low DE and high aging stability, at low cost. According to the present invention, a starch degradation product of interest having high aging stability is simply and efficiently obtained at low cost by hydrolysis of a mixture in which a waxy seed starch and a non-waxy seed starch are mixed at a specific ratio. Specifically, according to the present invention, a starch material obtained in advance by mixing a waxy seed starch and a non-waxy seed starch such that the mass ratio (mass ratio in terms of solid content) of the waxy seed starch to the total mass of the waxy and non-waxy seed starches is at least 10 mass%, is hydrolyzed using an acid and/or α-amylase.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12P 19/04 - Polysaccharides, c.-à-d. composés contenant plus de cinq radicaux saccharide reliés entre eux par des liaisons glucosidiques
• A23L 29/30 - Aliments ou produits alimentaires contenant des additifsLeur préparation ou leur traitement contenant des sirops d'hydrate de carboneAliments ou produits alimentaires contenant des additifsLeur préparation ou leur traitement contenant des sucresAliments ou produits alimentaires contenant des additifsLeur préparation ou leur traitement contenant des alcools de sucre, p. ex. du xylitolAliments ou produits alimentaires contenant des additifsLeur préparation ou leur traitement contenant des hydrolysats d'amidon, p. ex. de la dextrine
• C08B 30/12 - Amidon dégradé ou modifié par un traitement non chimiqueBlanchiment de l'amidon

Produits et services

Starch for industrial purposes; starch for use in the manufacture of foods; dextrin; adhesives and glues for industrial purposes; artificial sweeteners. Nutritional supplements; dietary supplements for humans; starch for use as a dietary supplement; dextrin for use as a dietary supplement; drug delivery agents in the form of edible wafers for wrapping powdered pharmaceuticals; capsules sold empty for pharmaceuticals; dietary fiber. Starch for food; natural sweeteners; powdered starch syrup for culinary purposes; starch syrup for culinary purposes; tea; coffee; cocoa.

Produits et services

Starch for industrial purposes; starch for use in the manufacture of foods; dextrin; adhesives and glues for industrial purposes; artificial sweeteners. Nutritional supplements; dietary supplements for humans; starch for use as a dietary supplement; dextrin for use as a dietary supplement; drug delivery agents in the form of edible wafers for wrapping powdered pharmaceuticals; capsules sold empty for pharmaceuticals; dietary fiber. Starch for food; natural sweeteners; powdered starch syrup for culinary purposes; starch syrup for culinary purposes; tea; coffee; cocoa. Soft drinks; fruit juices; vegetable juices [beverages]; syrups for beverages; syrups for making non-alcoholic beverages; beer; whey beverages; extracts of hops for making beer; non-alcoholic beverages; preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages; non-alcoholic beverages flavoured with coffee; non-alcoholic beverages flavoured with tea; non-alcoholic essences for making beverages.

Produits et services

(1) Starch powder for industrial purposes; starch paste for industrial purposes; starch for industrial purposes for use in the manufacture of cosmetics; potato starch for industrial purposes; sago palm starch for industrial purposes; maize starch for industrial purposes; tapioca starch for industrial purposes; wheat starch for industrial purposes; potato starch for the food industry; sago palm starch for the food industry; maize starch for the food industry; tapioca starch for the food industry; wheat starch for the food industry; dextrin; silicone adhesives for industrial assembly; synthetic resin adhesives for industrial purposes; adhesives for use in the construction industry; adhesives for the building industry; fabric glue for industrial purpose; gelatin glue for industrial purposes; gum arabic glue for industrial purposes; latex glue for industrial purposes; seaweed glue for industrial purposes; wood glue for industrial purposes; artificial sweeteners. (2) Nutritional supplements for general health and well-being, dietary supplements for general health and well-being; dietary and nutritional supplements for building body mass; dietary and nutritional supplements for improving nail strength, supporting healthy skin and maintaining shiny hair; dietary and nutritional supplements for maintaining a healthy digestive system; dietary and nutritional supplements to promote healthy bones, joints and muscles; dietary and nutritional supplements used for energy stimulation; dietary and nutritional supplements used for weight loss; nutritional dietary supplements for boosting immunity; nutritional dietary supplements used for increasing satiety; dietary supplements for maintaining a healthy intestinal environment; dietary supplements for maintaining healthy blood glucose levels; dietary supplements for maintaining healthy serum triglyceride levels; starch for dietetic purposes; dextrin for use as a dietary supplement; drug delivery agents in the form of edible wafers for wrapping powdered pharmaceuticals; capsules sold empty for pharmaceuticals; dietary fiber namely, dietary fiber to aid digestion, dietary fiber for treating constipation, dietary fiber for use as a dietary supplement.

Produits et services

Starch for industrial purposes; starch for use in the manufacture of foods; dextrin; adhesives and glues for industrial purposes; artificial sweeteners Nutritional supplements; dietary supplements for humans; drug delivery agents in the form of edible wafers for wrapping powdered pharmaceuticals; capsules sold empty for pharmaceuticals; dietary fiber to aid digestion; dietary fiber for treating constipation

Abrégé

High-purity hydrous D-allose crystals and a method of efficiently obtaining the crystals are provided. To a D-allose-containing solution having a purity of D-allose of at least 80% (g/g) in a solute, in a metastable region in a supersaturated state of 30° C. or less, D-allose seed crystals are added. Then, the temperature of the solution is lowered by 10° C. or more for cooling and crystallization to initially obtain “hydrous D-allose crystals”, and the crystallization water thereof is removed in a specified temperature zone to obtain novel “anhydrous D-allose crystals”.

Classes IPC  ?

• C07H 3/02 - Monosaccharides

Abrégé

An object of the present invention is to provide a novel pharmaceutical agent for improving autism spectrum disorder, a pharmaceutical agent for improving a mental disease, or a supplement exerting an effect of improving social behaviors or developing sociality or an anti-anxiety and anti-stress effect or a functional food exerting such an effect. The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical agent for promoting the secretion of oxytocin and/or vasopressin in the brain. The above objects are achieved by a pharmaceutical agent for improving autism spectrum disorder, a pharmaceutical agent for improving a mental disease, or a supplement exerting an effect of improving social behaviors or developing sociality or an anti-anxiety and anti-stress effect or a functional food exerting such an effect, or a pharmaceutical agent for promoting the secretion of oxytocin and/or vasopressin, which comprises D-allulose as an active ingredient.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 31/7004 - Monosaccharides ayant uniquement des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
• A61K 9/00 - Préparations médicinales caractérisées par un aspect particulier

Abrégé

A D-psicose-containing sweetener with the modification of the taste of D-psicose includes D-psicose, a sugar alcohol and/or a high intensity sweetener, preferably containing D-psicose as the main component, particularly a low-calorie sweetener and/or a sweetener giving refreshing feel in the oral cavity, as well as foods and drinks obtained by using the D-psicose-containing sweetener with the modification of the taste of D-psicose, and other products given with sweetness. The sugar alcohol is one or more sugar alcohols selected from the group consisting of sorbitol, mannitol, lactitol, maltitol, xylitol and erythritol, while the high intensity sweetener is one or more high intensity sweeteners as selected from aspartame, acesulfame K, sodium cyclamate, sodium saccharin, Sucralose (under trade name), stevia sweetener, dulcin, taumatin, neotame and monellin.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 27/30 - Édulcorants artificiels
• A61K 8/60 - SucresLeurs dérivés
• A23L 2/60 - Édulcorants
• A23C 9/13 - Préparations à base de lait fermentéTraitements utilisant des micro-organismes ou des enzymes comportant l'emploi d'additifs
• A61Q 11/00 - Préparations pour le nettoyage des dents, de la bouche ou des prothèses dentaires, p. ex. dentifricesBains de bouche
• A23G 4/06 - Chewing-gum caractérisé par la composition
• A23G 4/10 - Chewing-gum caractérisé par la composition caractérisé par les hydrates de carbone utilisés, p. ex. des polysaccharides
• A23G 3/42 - Sucreries, confiseries ou massepainProcédés pour leur fabrication caractérisés par la composition caractérisés par les hydrates de carbone utilisés, p. ex. des polysaccharides
• A23G 3/36 - Sucreries, confiseries ou massepainProcédés pour leur fabrication caractérisés par la composition
• A61K 47/26 - Hydrates de carbone, p. ex. polyols ou sucres alcoolisés, sucres aminés, acides nucléiques, mono-, di- ou oligosaccharidesLeurs dérivés, p. ex. polysorbates, esters d’acide gras de sorbitan ou glycyrrhizine

Abrégé

Arthrobacter globiformis and that D-psicose can be efficiently produced.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12N 9/90 - Isomérases (5.)
• C12N 15/00 - Techniques de mutation ou génie génétiqueADN ou ARN concernant le génie génétique, vecteurs, p. ex. plasmides, ou leur isolement, leur préparation ou leur purificationUtilisation d'hôtes pour ceux-ci
• C12P 19/02 - Monosaccharides
• C12P 19/24 - Préparation de composés contenant des radicaux saccharide préparés par action d'une isomérase, p. ex. fructose

Abrégé

The present invention addresses the problem of obtaining D-allulose granules coated with sucrose which improve fluidity and ensure uniformity during transportation. A solution to the problem is achieved by providing sugar-coated D-allulose granules which have an average particle diameter of 300 to 800μm, and which are produced from raw material granules which contain D-allulose with an average particle diameter of 50 to 500μm and sugar with an average particle diameter of 20 to 105μm (with the caveat that the average particle diameter of the sugar is smaller than the average particle diameter of the D-allulose), where said raw material granules have a mass ratio in the range of 5:95 to 35:65.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 27/00 - ÉpicesAgents aromatiques ou condimentsÉdulcorants artificielsSels de tableSubstituts diététiques du selLeur préparation ou leur traitement
• A21D 6/00 - Autres traitements de la farine ou de la pâte avant cuisson, p. ex. refroidissement, irradiation ou chauffage
• A23G 1/32 - Produits à base de cacao, p. ex. chocolatLeurs succédanés caractérisés par la composition
• A23G 3/34 - Sucreries, confiseries ou massepainProcédés pour leur fabrication
• A23G 4/06 - Chewing-gum caractérisé par la composition

Abrégé

It is found that by substituting a specific amino acid among amino acid sequences of a ketose 3-epimerase derived from Arthrobacter globiformis, a mutant enzyme with improved thermal stability is obtained, and D-psicose can be efficiently produced.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12N 9/90 - Isomérases (5.)
• C12N 15/61 - Isomérases (5)
• C12P 19/02 - Monosaccharides
• C12P 19/24 - Préparation de composés contenant des radicaux saccharide préparés par action d'une isomérase, p. ex. fructose

Abrégé

It is found that by substituting a specific amino acid among amino acid sequences of a ketose 3-epimerase derived from Arthrobacter globiformis, a mutant enzyme with improved thermal stability is obtained, and D-psicose can be efficiently produced.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12N 9/90 - Isomérases (5.)
• C12P 19/02 - Monosaccharides
• C12P 19/24 - Préparation de composés contenant des radicaux saccharide préparés par action d'une isomérase, p. ex. fructose
• C12N 15/61 - Isomérases (5)

Abrégé

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a novel agent for improving autism spectrum disorder, an agent for improving a mental disease, a supplement exerting an effect of improving social behaviors or promoting sociality or an anti-anxiety/anti-stress effect, or a functional food exerting such an effect. Also, the present invention provides an agent for promoting the secretion of oxytocin and/or vasopressin in the brain. The aforesaid problem is solved by providing an agent for improving autism spectrum disorder, an agent for improving a mental disease, a supplement exerting an effect of improving social behaviors or promoting sociality or an anti-anxiety/anti-stress effect, a functional food exerting such an effect or an agent for promoting the secretion of oxytocin and/or vasopressin, each comprising D-allulose as an active ingredient.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 31/70 - Hydrates de carboneSucresLeurs dérivés
• A23L 33/125 - Modification de la qualité nutritive des alimentsProduits diététiquesLeur préparation ou leur traitement en utilisant des additifs contenant des sirops d'hydrate de carboneModification de la qualité nutritive des alimentsProduits diététiquesLeur préparation ou leur traitement en utilisant des additifs contenant des sucresModification de la qualité nutritive des alimentsProduits diététiquesLeur préparation ou leur traitement en utilisant des additifs contenant des alcools de sucreModification de la qualité nutritive des alimentsProduits diététiquesLeur préparation ou leur traitement en utilisant des additifs contenant des hydrolysats d'amidon
• A61P 25/18 - Antipsychotiques, c.-à-d. neuroleptiquesMédicaments pour le traitement de la manie ou de la schizophrénie
• C07H 3/02 - Monosaccharides

Abrégé

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for efficiently producing an immobilized allulose epimerase having a high activity and excellent durability. An immobilized allulose epimerase having a high specific activity and excellent durability can be produced efficiently by bringing an enzyme solution containing an allulose epimerase having a specific activity equal to or higher than a specific level into contact with a styrene-based porous-type weakly basic anion exchange resin or a styrene-based gel-type weakly basic anion exchange resin.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12N 11/08 - Enzymes ou cellules microbiennes immobilisées sur ou dans un support organique le support étant un polymère synthétique
• C12N 9/90 - Isomérases (5.)
• C13K 13/00 - Sucres non prévus ailleurs dans la présente classe

Abrégé

The use of a granulated xanthan gum comprising, relative to 100% by mass of the granulated xanthan gum: xanthan gum granules having a degree of hardness of 2 N or higher and lower than 8 N in an amount of 5% by mass or higher; and xanthan gum granules having a degree of hardness of 8 N or higher in an amount of 20% by mass or lower makes it possible to provide a granulated xanthan gum and a thickening composition comprising the granulated xanthan gum which undergo suppressed formation of unmixed lumps in a wide variety of water-containing foods such as water, teas, refreshing beverages, dairy beverages, soups, and thick liquid foods, even when the xanthan gum concentration is 50% by mass or higher.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 47/36 - PolysaccharidesLeurs dérivés, p. ex. gommes, amidon, alginate, dextrine, acide hyaluronique, chitosane, inuline, agar-agar ou pectine
• A23L 29/269 - Aliments ou produits alimentaires contenant des additifsLeur préparation ou leur traitement contenant des agents gélifiants ou épaississants d'origine microbienne, p. ex. xanthane ou dextrane
• A23F 3/16 - Extraction du théExtraits de théTraitement de l'extrait de théPréparation du thé instantané
• A23L 2/52 - Addition d'ingrédients
• A23L 33/00 - Modification de la qualité nutritive des alimentsProduits diététiquesLeur préparation ou leur traitement

Abrégé

According to the present invention, a starchy raw material to be contained in cream puffs contains, with respect to 100 parts by mass of the starchy raw material: (A) 70-92 parts by mass of a starch having an amylopectin content of 80 mass% or higher, and (B) 8-20 parts by mass of a pregelatinized starch so as to satisfy A+B≤100 parts by mass; or (A) 70-92 parts by mass of the starch having an amylopectin content of 80 mass% or higher, and (B) 8-20 parts by mass of the pregelatinized starch so as to satisfy A+B<100 parts by mass, wherein, as the remaining portion of the starchy raw material, (C) 22 parts by mass or less of a grain flour is blended, and at least 8 parts by mass of the starch having an amylopectin content of 80 mass% or higher is a glutinous tapioca starch. Cream puff dough is prepared by using this starchy raw material as the starchy raw material for cream puff production, and cream puffs having an excellent rice-cake texture, a large volume, and a thin puff shell are produced by using the dough and are provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A21D 13/08 - Pâtisseries, p.ex. gâteaux, biscuits, feuilletés (glaçage ou givrage ou mélanges pour les réaliser A23G 3/00)

Abrégé

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a GLP-1 secretagogue, which is an incretin hormone-related drug that is relatively inexpensive and has excellent safety, and which can promote the secretion of GLP-1 without having sucrose as an essential constituent. The problem is solved by a GLP-1 secretagogue characterized by comprising D-psicose as an active ingredient.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 31/7004 - Monosaccharides ayant uniquement des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
• A61K 31/715 - Polysaccharides, c.-à-d. ayant plus de cinq radicaux saccharide liés les uns aux autres par des liaisons glycosidiquesLeurs dérivés, p. ex. éthers, esters
• A61P 1/18 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du tractus alimentaire ou de l'appareil digestif des troubles pancréatiques, p. ex. enzymes pancréatiques
• A61P 3/08 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du métabolisme de l'homéostase du glucose
• A61P 3/10 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du métabolisme de l'homéostase du glucose de l'hyperglycémie, p. ex. antidiabétiques
• A61P 5/50 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système endocrinien des hormones pancréatiques pour augmenter ou potentialiser l'activité de l'insuline
• A61P 9/00 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système cardiovasculaire
• A61P 9/12 - Antihypertenseurs
• A61P 29/00 - Agents analgésiques, antipyrétiques ou anti-inflammatoires non centraux, p. ex. agents antirhumatismauxMédicaments anti-inflammatoires non stéroïdiens [AINS]
• A61P 37/06 - Immunosuppresseurs, p. ex. médicaments pour le traitement du rejet de greffe
• A61P 43/00 - Médicaments pour des utilisations spécifiques, non prévus dans les groupes

Abrégé

[Problem] To provide a method for using D-allose as a therapeutic agent or prophylactic agent for various kinds of diseases depending on cancer cells or as a starting material of these medicines. [Solution] A composition for inhibiting glucose transporter-1 expression by cancer cells, said composition comprising D-allose; and a method for inhibiting glucose transporter-1 expression by cancer cells in a subject, said method comprising administering the aforesaid composition to the subject who needs the same. The aforesaid composition is a medicine, food with health claims or dietary supplement to be administered in an effective dose to a human or nonhuman animal patient who needs treatment or prevention of a cancer cell disease caused by glucose transporter-1 expression.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 31/7004 - Monosaccharides ayant uniquement des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
• A23L 33/10 - Modification de la qualité nutritive des alimentsProduits diététiquesLeur préparation ou leur traitement en utilisant des additifs
• A61K 31/7008 - Composés ayant un groupe amino lié directement à un atome de carbone du radical saccharide, p. ex. D-galactosamine, ranimustine
• A61K 31/7012 - Composés ayant un groupe carboxyle libre ou estérifié, lié directement ou par une chaîne carbonée, à un atome de carbone du radical saccharide, p. ex. acide glucuronique, acide neuraminique
• A61P 35/00 - Agents anticancéreux

Abrégé

A thickening composition which contains specific amounts of a metal salt-enclosing dextrin and a thickening polysaccharide and which has a good dispersibility raises the viscosity rapidly, and has an excellent thickening effect can be produced by the steps of obtaining the metal salt-enclosing dextrin by mixing, dissolving, and homogenizing a dextrin and a metal salt in water, followed by drying, and adding the metal salt-enclosing dextrin to the thickening polysaccharide followed by mixing or granulation. The thickening composition makes it possible to provide a thickening composition which has a good dispersibility, raises the viscosity rapidly, and offers an improved thickening effect per unit mass in a wide variety of water-containing foods such as water, teas, refreshing beverages, dairy beverages, soups, and thick liquid foods.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 2/52 - Addition d'ingrédients
• A23L 29/20 - Aliments ou produits alimentaires contenant des additifsLeur préparation ou leur traitement contenant des agents gélifiants ou épaississants
• A23L 29/00 - Aliments ou produits alimentaires contenant des additifsLeur préparation ou leur traitement
• A23L 29/238 - Aliments ou produits alimentaires contenant des additifsLeur préparation ou leur traitement contenant des agents gélifiants ou épaississants d'origine végétale à partir de graines, p. ex. gomme de caroube ou gomme de guar
• A23L 29/25 - Exsudats, p. ex. gomme arabique, gomme acacia, gomme karaya ou gomme adragante
• A23L 29/256 - Aliments ou produits alimentaires contenant des additifsLeur préparation ou leur traitement contenant des agents gélifiants ou épaississants d'origine végétale à base d'algues, p. ex. alginates, agar-agar ou carraghénane
• A23L 29/269 - Aliments ou produits alimentaires contenant des additifsLeur préparation ou leur traitement contenant des agents gélifiants ou épaississants d'origine microbienne, p. ex. xanthane ou dextrane
• A23L 1/03 - contenant des additifs (A23L 1/05, A23L 1/30, A23L 1/308 ont priorité);;
• A23L 1/0526 - à partir de graines, p.ex. gomme de caroube, gomme de guar (A23L 1/522, A23L 1/524 ont priorité);;
• A23L 1/053 - Exsudats, p.ex. gomme arabique, gomme acacia, gomme karaya, gomme adragante
• A23L 1/0532 - à partir d'algues, p.ex. alginates, agar-agar, carraghénane
• A23L 1/054 - d'origine microbienne, p.ex. xanthane, dextrane

Abrégé

The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a sweetener composition that suppresses bitterness and exhibits a good aftertaste even when containing erythritol as a main component; and an edible product including the sweetener composition. In addition to erythritol, the sweetener composition containing erythritol as a main component uses a small amount of D-psicose within 0.27-7 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of erythritol, and consequently, the disadvantages of erythritol such as bitterness and a bad aftertaste are overcome, and taste is dramatically improved.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 27/00 - ÉpicesAgents aromatiques ou condimentsÉdulcorants artificielsSels de tableSubstituts diététiques du selLeur préparation ou leur traitement
• A23L 2/00 - Boissons non alcooliséesCompositions sèches ou concentrés pour les fabriquer Leur préparation ou leur traitement
• A23L 2/60 - Édulcorants
• A61K 8/34 - Alcools
• A61K 8/60 - SucresLeurs dérivés
• A61Q 11/00 - Préparations pour le nettoyage des dents, de la bouche ou des prothèses dentaires, p. ex. dentifricesBains de bouche

Abrégé

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a technology whereby, in a method for manufacturing a sweetener composition containing glucose, fructose and allulose, said method comprising treating glucose with glucose isomerase and allulose epimerase, the content of allulose in the sweetener composition is increased. A sweetener composition containing glucose, fructose and allulose and having a high allulose content can be continuously manufactured at a high efficiency by immobilizing glucose isomerase and allulose epimerase, packing the same into a column so as to give an activity ratio of the immobilized glucose isomerase to the immobilized allulose epimerase of 1.49:1-5.61:1, and then passing a glucose solution through the column.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12P 19/02 - Monosaccharides
• A23L 27/00 - ÉpicesAgents aromatiques ou condimentsÉdulcorants artificielsSels de tableSubstituts diététiques du selLeur préparation ou leur traitement
• C07H 1/06 - SéparationPurification
• C07H 3/02 - Monosaccharides

Abrégé

A xanthane gum granulated material which contains xanthane gum granules each having a degree of hardness of 2 N or more and less than 8 N in an amount of 5% by mass or more relative to 100% by mass of the xanthane gum granulated material and also contains xanthane gum granules each having a degree of hardness of 8 N or more in an amount of 20% by mass or less relative to 100% by mass of the xanthane gum granulated material. By using the xanthane gum granulated material, it becomes possible to provide: a xanthane gum granulated material which enables the avoidance of clumping in wide variety of water-containing foods and beverages including water, tea beverages, soft drinks, milk beverages, soups and dense liquid meals even when the concentration of xanthane gum in each of the foods and beverages is 50% by mass or more; and a composition for thickening use, which contains the xanthane gum granulated material.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 2/52 - Addition d'ingrédients
• A23F 3/16 - Extraction du théExtraits de théTraitement de l'extrait de théPréparation du thé instantané

Produits et services

(1) Maltodextrin as a food additive; dietary fiber to aid digestion; starch as a food additive; dietary fiber as a food additive; dietary and nutritional supplements for general health and well-being; processed cereals; processed grains; corn-based snack foods; maltodextrins for culinary purposes; starch for foods

Abrégé

The present invention addresses the problem of reducing oil absorption in a frying step during the production of doughnuts and thus providing doughnuts that retain the original taste and flavor of doughnuts, have a soft and waxy texture imparted thereto, and show a reduced content of the absorbed oil and an excellent palatability with favorable taste and texture. To solve this problem, doughnuts, which show reduced oil absorption and a waxy texture imparted thereto, are produced by, in the production of doughnuts comprising wheat flour and starch, using 5-90 parts by weight inclusive of a starch and/or a processed starch having a gelatinization starting temperature of 30-63°C inclusive relative to 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the wheat flour and starch.

Classes IPC  ?

• A21D 2/18 - Hydrates de carbone
• A23G 3/34 - Sucreries, confiseries ou massepainProcédés pour leur fabrication

Abrégé

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a bakery product that has a favorable waxy texture and softness and excellent slicability (a mechanical property suitable for slicing) in the case of processing the bakery product. To solve this problem, a bakery product, which has a waxy texture, softness and excellent slicability imparted thereto, is produced by, in starchy starting materials to be used in the production of the bakery product, blending 1-20 parts by mass of waxy tapioca starch and/or a processed waxy tapioca starch and 1-20 parts by mass of a non-waxy phosphoric acid crosslinked starch relative to 100 parts by mass of the starchy starting materials.

Classes IPC  ?

• A21D 13/00 - Produits de boulangerie complètement ou partiellement finis
• A21D 2/36 - Substances végétales

Abrégé

Arthrobacter, and having the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1 of the Sequence Listing, and (1) substrate specificity whereby a D- or L-ketose is epimerized at position 3 to produce a corresponding D- or L-ketose, and (2) the highest substrate specificity for D-fructose and D-psicose among D- and L-ketoses. The ketose 3-epimerase is also represented by SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4 of the Sequence Listing, and epimerizes a D- or L-ketose at position 3 to produce a corresponding D- or L-ketose.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12N 9/90 - Isomérases (5.)
• C12P 19/02 - Monosaccharides
• C12P 19/24 - Préparation de composés contenant des radicaux saccharide préparés par action d'une isomérase, p. ex. fructose
• C12N 1/21 - BactériesLeurs milieux de culture modifiés par l'introduction de matériel génétique étranger
• C12N 15/61 - Isomérases (5)
• C12N 11/00 - Enzymes fixées sur un support ou immobiliséesCellules microbiennes fixées sur un support ou immobiliséesLeur préparation

Abrégé

[Problem] To provide a malaria transmission prevention agent or a malarial parasite growth regulating agent, as a result of finding a drug that inhibits the growth of the malarial parasite inside the body of a vector mosquito. [Solution] A malarial parasite growth regulating agent or transmission prevention agent, having a rare sugar such as D-allose or D-psicose as the effective component thereof.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 31/7004 - Monosaccharides ayant uniquement des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
• A61P 33/06 - Antipaludéens

Abrégé

The present invention provides a method for producing indigestible dextrin which is inexpensive and can simply and efficiently suppress coloring. The method for producing indigestible dextrin includes the steps of liquefying pyrodextrin and saccharifying pyrodextrin, wherein at least one of the liquefying step and the saccharifying step is performed in the presence of activated carbon.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12P 19/14 - Préparation de composés contenant des radicaux saccharide préparés par action d'une carbohydrase, p. ex. par action de l'alpha-amylase
• A23L 1/308 - Addition de substances essentiellement non digestibles, p.ex. fibres diététiques (A23L 1/05 a priorité);;
• C12P 19/02 - Monosaccharides
• C08B 30/18 - Dextrine
• C12P 19/04 - Polysaccharides, c.-à-d. composés contenant plus de cinq radicaux saccharide reliés entre eux par des liaisons glucosidiques
• C13K 1/06 - GlucoseSirops glucosés obtenus par saccharification d'amidon ou de matières premières amylacées

Abrégé

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a bakery product, which shows an excellent "soft feeling" attributable to a "puffy texture" and an excellent waxy feeling attributable to a "chewy and elastic texture" and has a soft feeling, and a method for manufacturing the same. For solving this problem, a bakery product is provided, said bakery product being manufactured by using a starting starch material, which is prepared so that, in a starting starch material to be used for manufacturing bakery products, the content of waxy tapioca starch and/or processed waxy tapioca starch amounts to 0.5-100 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the starting starch material, showing an excellent "soft feeling" attributable to a "puffy texture" and an excellent waxy feeling attributable to a "chewy and elastic texture", and having a soft feeling.

Classes IPC  ?

• A21D 2/36 - Substances végétales
• A21D 10/00 - Pâtes lisses, pâtes consistantes ou mélanges avant cuisson
• A21D 13/00 - Produits de boulangerie complètement ou partiellement finis
• A21D 13/08 - Pâtisseries, p.ex. gâteaux, biscuits, feuilletés (glaçage ou givrage ou mélanges pour les réaliser A23G 3/00)
• A23L 1/48 - Compositions d'aliments ou leur traitement non prévus par les sous-groupes précédents

Abrégé

[Problem] To provide a satiety maintaining agent or method for maintaining a feeling of satisfaction which is capable of maintaining satiety so as to reduce dietary intake by an individual, thereby preventing and improving a condition, such as obesity, that is caused by overeating. [Solution] A satiety maintaining agent that comprises D-psicose as an active ingredient and a method for maintaining a feeling of satisfaction by consuming D-psicose. [Effect] Satiety can be maintained even though a rise in blood glucose level after a meal is suppressed. Thus, a useful means for maintaining satiety can be provided for people who worry about their blood glucose level or who are health-oriented.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 31/7004 - Monosaccharides ayant uniquement des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
• A61P 3/04 - AnorexigènesMédicaments de l'obésité

Produits et services

Natural sweetener

Abrégé

By means of a step for mixing/dissolving dextrin and a metal salt in water, homogenizing, and then drying to obtain dextrin encapsulating the metal salt, and by adding the dextrin encapsulating the metal salt to a thickening polysaccharide and then mixing or pelletizing the result, it is possible to produce a thickening composition that contains a specific amount of the thickening polysaccharide and the dextrin encapsulating the metal salt and that has favorable dispersion properties, raises viscosity rapidly, and has a superior thickening effect. It is possible to provide a thickening composition that, in a wide range of foods and beverages containing water such as water, tea, soft drinks, milk beverages, soups, high density liquid foods, and the like, has favorable dispersion properties, raises viscosity rapidly, and has an improved thickening effect per unit mass.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 1/05 - contenant des agents gélifiants ou épaississants (A23L 1/06 a priorité);;
• A23L 1/30 - contenant des additifs (A23L 1/308 a priorité);;
• A23L 2/52 - Addition d'ingrédients
• A23F 5/24 - Extraction du caféExtraits de caféFabrication du café instantané

Produits et services

natural sweeteners; chocolate; candy; ice cream; sorbets; breakfast cereals; frozen yoghurt (confectionery ices); puddings; confectionery. Whey beverages.

Produits et services

Natural sweetener

Abrégé

[Problem] To provide a solution employing a food product that is effective in countering the detrimental effects of diminished energy metabolism in humans or other mammals requiring treatment and/or prevention of accelerated energy expenditure and/or diminished energy expenditure functionality. [Solution] A method involving successive intake of a functional food product of rare sugar containing at least D-glucose, to effectively improve energy expenditure.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 31/7004 - Monosaccharides ayant uniquement des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
• A23K 1/16 - additionnés d'éléments nutritifs accessoires; Blocs de sel
• A23L 1/30 - contenant des additifs (A23L 1/308 a priorité);;
• A61K 8/60 - SucresLeurs dérivés
• A61K 31/7008 - Composés ayant un groupe amino lié directement à un atome de carbone du radical saccharide, p. ex. D-galactosamine, ranimustine
• A61K 31/7012 - Composés ayant un groupe carboxyle libre ou estérifié, lié directement ou par une chaîne carbonée, à un atome de carbone du radical saccharide, p. ex. acide glucuronique, acide neuraminique
• A61P 3/02 - Nutriments, p. ex. vitamines, minéraux

Abrégé

[Problem] The present invention provides a method for improving the salty taste of food, the food containing salts and further containing grains. [Solution] A method for reinforcing the salty taste of food containing salts, characterized in that rare sugar is included in a raw material of the food containing salts. The method for reinforcing the salty taste is a salt-reducing method for reducing the salt content of food containing salts, or a method for masking the grain odor derived from grain in a raw material of food containing grain to which salts are added as a part thereof. The rare sugar is characterized in being rare sugar containing at least D-psicose.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 1/22 - Epices; Agents aromatiques ou condiments; Edulcorants artificiels; Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel
• A23L 1/226 - Epices, agents aromatiques ou condiments synthétiques
• A23L 1/325 - Produits tirés de la mer; Produits à base de poisson; Farine de poisson; Succédanés d'œufs de poisson
• A23C 19/08 - Fromages fondusLeur fabrication, p. ex. fonte, émulsification, stérilisation
• A23L 1/24 - Assaisonnements pour salades; Mayonnaise; Ketchup
• A23L 1/39 - Potages; Sauces (A23L 1/238, A23L 1/24 ont priorité);;

Abrégé

[Problem] To provide a novel sweetener, which is free from a risk of diseases caused by the intake of isomerized sugars and overcomes problems encountered in the course of producing a rare sugar-containing syrup or disadvantages in taste, a method for manufacturing the same, and a use thereof. [Solution] A method for manufacturing a sweetener composition, said method comprising: treating sucrose with an acid and/or an enzyme under specific conditions to thereby efficiently decompose sucrose into glucose and fructose; and then isomerizing the obtained mixture using an alkali and/or an enzyme under specific conditions in such a manner as to allow the resultant isomerized product to contain D-psicose mainly as a rare sugar so that the product comprises, at a specific composition ratio, sucrose, D-glucose, D-fructose and rare sugar(s) at least containing D-psicose, or the product comprises, at a specific composition ratio, D-glucose, D-fructose and rare sugar(s) at least containing D-psicose.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 1/22 - Epices; Agents aromatiques ou condiments; Edulcorants artificiels; Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel
• A23L 1/30 - contenant des additifs (A23L 1/308 a priorité);;
• A61K 8/60 - SucresLeurs dérivés
• A61K 31/7004 - Monosaccharides ayant uniquement des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
• A61P 3/04 - AnorexigènesMédicaments de l'obésité
• A61P 3/06 - Antihyperlipémiants
• A61Q 19/06 - Préparations pour lutter contre la cellulite

Abrégé

[Problem] To provide a method for producing an epimerase and a ketose both of which are highly safe and can be used in a food industry. [Solution] Ketose 3-epimerase which can be produced by a microorganism belonging to the genus Arthrobacter and has substrate specificities as mentioned below to the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1 shown in the Sequence Listing: (1) the ketose 3-epimerase can epimerize position-3 in a D- or L-ketose to produce a corresponding D- or L-ketose; and (2) the ketose 3-epimerase has the highest substrate specificity to D-fructose and D-psicose among D- and L-ketoses. Ketose 3-epimerase which can epimerize position-3 in a D- or L-ketose represented by SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4 shown in the Sequence Listing to produce a corresponding D- or L-ketose.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12N 9/90 - Isomérases (5.)
• C12N 15/09 - Technologie d'ADN recombinant
• C12P 19/02 - Monosaccharides

Abrégé

Arthrobacter, and having (1) substrate specificity whereby a D- or L-ketose is epimerized at position 3 to produce a corresponding D- or L-ketose, and (2) the highest substrate specificity for D-fructose and D-psicose among D- and L-ketoses.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12N 9/90 - Isomérases (5.)
• C12P 19/24 - Préparation de composés contenant des radicaux saccharide préparés par action d'une isomérase, p. ex. fructose
• C12P 19/02 - Monosaccharides

Abrégé

[Problem] To provide an enzyme protein which is produced by a highly safe microorganism and has an activity of isomerizing D-psicose to D-allose. [Solution] A protein having an activity of isomerizing D-psicose to D-allose, which is any one of the following proteins (a) to (c): (a) a protein having an activity of isomerizing D-psicose to D-allose, which comprises the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1 that is originated from strain 710 of a microorganism belonging to the genus Streptomyces (accession No.: NITE BP-01423) or the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 2 that is originated from strain 720 of a microorganism belonging to the genus Streptomyces (accession No.: NITE BP-01424); (b) a protein having an activity of isomerizing D-psicose to D-allose, which comprises an amino acid sequence produced by substituting, adding, inserting or deleting one or several amino acid residues in the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 2; and (c) a protein having an activity of isomerizing D-psicose to D-allose, which comprises an amino acid sequence having a 60% or more homology with the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 2.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12N 15/09 - Technologie d'ADN recombinant
• C12N 1/15 - ChampignonsLeurs milieux de culture modifiés par l'introduction de matériel génétique étranger
• C12N 1/19 - LevuresLeurs milieux de culture modifiés par l'introduction de matériel génétique étranger
• C12N 1/21 - BactériesLeurs milieux de culture modifiés par l'introduction de matériel génétique étranger
• C12N 5/10 - Cellules modifiées par l'introduction de matériel génétique étranger, p. ex. cellules transformées par des virus
• C12N 9/90 - Isomérases (5.)
• C12P 19/02 - Monosaccharides

Abrégé

To provide a composition for preventing periodontal diseases (prophylactic agent of periodontal diseases), the composition having an excellent cariostatic property, being safe and stable for prolonged use and having less effects on flavor. A non-cariogenic material prepared by blending a rare sugar in the D form as selected from the group consisting of D-psicose, D-sorbose and D-tagatose, a rare sugar in the L form as selected from L-fructose, L-psicose and L-tagatose, or allitol as a rare sugar derivative, singly or in combination. A cariostatic agent comprising D-psicose, D-sorbose, D-tagatose, L-fructose, L-psicose and/or L-tagatose. A cariostatic agent in combination with catechins.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 8/60 - SucresLeurs dérivés
• A61Q 11/00 - Préparations pour le nettoyage des dents, de la bouche ou des prothèses dentaires, p. ex. dentifricesBains de bouche
• A61K 31/047 - Composés hydroxylés, p. ex. alcoolsLeurs sels, p. ex. alcoolates ayant plusieurs groupes hydroxyle, p. ex. sorbitol
• A61K 31/7004 - Monosaccharides ayant uniquement des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
• C07H 3/02 - Monosaccharides

Abrégé

To provide an IgA production promoter capable of being easily ingested safely and continually, for example orally and capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the binding of pathogenic microorganisms to alimentary canal mucosa and preventing an allergic reaction by blocking the passage of allergen materials such as pollen and house dust through the wall of the alimentary tract. The present invention consists of an IgA production promoter comprising hydroxypropyl starch as an effective ingredient. The IgA production promoter of the present invention can be safely and continually ingested because the effective ingredient thereof is hydroxypropyl starch used in food and the like, and can prevent infection by inhibiting the binding of pathogenic microorganisms to alimentary canal mucosa and prevent an allergic reaction by blocking the passage of allergen materials such as pollen and house dust through the wall of the alimentary tract.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 39/395 - AnticorpsImmunoglobulinesImmunsérum, p. ex. sérum antilymphocitaire
• A61K 31/718 - Amidon ou amidon dégradé, p. ex. amylose, amylopectine

Abrégé

[Problem] To provide a homogeneous sugar composition mainly composed of table sugar (sucrose), which is widely used as a sweetener in the food industry, and D-psicose, which has physiological effects such as lowering body fat. Also, to provide a food/beverage, a pharmaceutical, a quasi-pharmaceutical, or a cosmetic in which is used a sucrose mixture that includes D-psicose. [Solution] A sugar composition characterized by containing sucrose and D-psicose, crystals of the sucrose being coated with the D-psicose in either a crystalline or amorphous state. The amount of D-psicose contained is 1 to 50 parts by weight with respect to the total weight of 100 parts by weight of the sucrose and the D-psicose.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 1/22 - Epices; Agents aromatiques ou condiments; Edulcorants artificiels; Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel
• A23L 1/30 - contenant des additifs (A23L 1/308 a priorité);;
• A23L 2/60 - Édulcorants
• A61K 8/60 - SucresLeurs dérivés
• A61K 47/26 - Hydrates de carbone, p. ex. polyols ou sucres alcoolisés, sucres aminés, acides nucléiques, mono-, di- ou oligosaccharidesLeurs dérivés, p. ex. polysorbates, esters d’acide gras de sorbitan ou glycyrrhizine
• A61Q 11/00 - Préparations pour le nettoyage des dents, de la bouche ou des prothèses dentaires, p. ex. dentifricesBains de bouche

Abrégé

An object of the present invention is to provide an agent for suppressing elevation of blood alcohol concentration and a method for suppressing elevation of blood alcohol concentration, the agent and the method enabling prevention of an intoxication state upon drinking and further prevention of hepatic dysfunctions due to drinking such as fatty liver. Provided are an agent for suppressing elevation of blood alcohol concentration, comprising a dextrin as an active ingredient, and a method for suppressing elevation of blood alcohol concentration, comprising, when alcohol is ingested, ingesting 0.5 parts by mass or more of a digestible dextrin and/or an indigestible dextrin relative to 1 part by mass of the ingested alcohol.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 31/716 - Glucanes
• A61K 31/718 - Amidon ou amidon dégradé, p. ex. amylose, amylopectine
• A23L 1/09 - contenant des sirops d'hydrate de carbone; contenant des sucres; contenant des alcools de sucre, p.ex. xylitol; contenant des hydrolysats d'amidon, p.ex. dextrine (A23L 1/76, A23L 1/236 ont priorité);;

Abrégé

[Problem] To provide a novel polyol oxidase. [Solution] Polyol oxidase which is derived from microorganisms belonging to the genus Penicillium and which is identified by the properties listed in (a) through (e) below. (a) Stable pH is pH 6.0 or higher; optimum reaction pH is from 7.0 to 9.0. (b) Operative temperature is 50°C or lower; optimum reaction temperature is 40°C. (c) Molecular weight is approximately 113 kDa. (d) Specifically recognises the L-erythro structure of the OH groups at positions 2 and 3 of the polyol and reacts with same; cannot recognize the L-ribo structure of the OH group at position 4 and does not react with the same. (e) Substrate specificity is in the order D-arabitol, erythritol, D-mannitol, D-sorbitol.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12N 9/04 - Oxydoréductases (1.), p. ex. luciférase agissant sur des groupes CHOH comme donneurs, p. ex. oxydase de glucose, déshydrogénase lactique (1.1)
• C12P 19/02 - Monosaccharides
• C12N 15/09 - Technologie d'ADN recombinant

Abrégé

Novel findings have been made that a carbohydrate composition in which a highly branched dextrin and isomaltulose are mixed at a specific ratio, wherein the highly branched dextrin has a structure in which glucose or isomaltooligosaccharide is bound to a non-reducing terminus of a dextrin via an α-1,6 glycosidic bond, and has a DE value of 10 to 52, enhances an suppressing effect on digestion of the highly branched dextrin by isomaltulose, that is, synergistically suppresses the digestion, thereby leading to the completion of the present invention.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 2/60 - Édulcorants
• A23L 21/10 - MarmeladesConfituresGeléesAutres préparations similaires à base de fruits ou de légumesErsatz de fruits
• A23L 29/30 - Aliments ou produits alimentaires contenant des additifsLeur préparation ou leur traitement contenant des sirops d'hydrate de carboneAliments ou produits alimentaires contenant des additifsLeur préparation ou leur traitement contenant des sucresAliments ou produits alimentaires contenant des additifsLeur préparation ou leur traitement contenant des alcools de sucre, p. ex. du xylitolAliments ou produits alimentaires contenant des additifsLeur préparation ou leur traitement contenant des hydrolysats d'amidon, p. ex. de la dextrine
• A23L 33/00 - Modification de la qualité nutritive des alimentsProduits diététiquesLeur préparation ou leur traitement
• A23L 33/20 - Diminution de la valeur nutritiveProduits diététiques avec valeur nutritive réduite

Abrégé

[Problem] To provide a composition for improving an in vivo metabolism parameter. [Solution] A composition containing D-psicose as an active ingredient, which can be used for giving D-psicose at a dose of 5 g or more for each time continuously for the purpose of decreasing an in vivo metabolism parameter, i.e., a uric acid level and/or a level of a hepatic function indicator component. The level of 15 g γ-GTP is significantly decreased from week 4 of the ingestion of the composition. When the composition is given continuously at a dose of 5 g or more in terms of D-psicose content three times a day, the level of γ-GTP is significantly decreased from week 4 of the ingestion of the composition and the level of ALP is significantly decreased from week 2 of the ingestion of the composition.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 31/7004 - Monosaccharides ayant uniquement des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
• A23K 1/16 - additionnés d'éléments nutritifs accessoires; Blocs de sel
• A23L 1/30 - contenant des additifs (A23L 1/308 a priorité);;
• A23L 2/52 - Addition d'ingrédients
• A61P 1/16 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du tractus alimentaire ou de l'appareil digestif des troubles de la vésicule biliaire ou du foie, p. ex. protecteurs hépatiques, cholagogues, cholélitholytiques
• A61P 19/06 - Agents antigoutte, p. ex. agents antihyperuricémiants ou uricosuriques
• C07H 3/02 - Monosaccharides

Abrégé

[Problem] To provide a method for producing an epimerase and a ketose both of which can be used in a food industry and are highly safe. [Solution] Ketose 3-epimerase which can be produced by a microorganism belonging to the genus Arthrobacter and has the following substrate specificities: (1) Position-3 in a D- or L-ketose can be epimerized to produce a corresponding D- or L-ketose; and (2) the substrate specificities to D-fructose and D-psicose are highest among D- and L-ketoses.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12N 9/90 - Isomérases (5.)
• C12P 19/02 - Monosaccharides

Abrégé

Problems Development of a process of producing inexpensive and safe hexose and compositions of the same. Means for Resolution A process of producing a sugar composition comprising a definite amount of an target hexose, comprising treating a starting liquid sugar material comprising a starting sugar material hexose or a mixture comprising hexose in a system in the presence of one or more types selected from the group consisting of basic ion exchange resins, alkalis and calcium salts to initiate an isomerization reaction as an equilibrium reaction to transform the starting sugar material hexose to the target hexose to prepare a sugar mixture comprising a definite amount of the target hexose and having a sugar constitution different from that of the starting sugar material, and hexose compositions containing D-allose and D-psicose and the use of the hexose compositions.

Classes IPC  ?

• C13K 13/00 - Sucres non prévus ailleurs dans la présente classe
• A23L 1/236 - Edulcorants artificiels
• A23L 2/60 - Édulcorants
• A61K 8/60 - SucresLeurs dérivés
• A61K 31/7004 - Monosaccharides ayant uniquement des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
• A61K 47/26 - Hydrates de carbone, p. ex. polyols ou sucres alcoolisés, sucres aminés, acides nucléiques, mono-, di- ou oligosaccharidesLeurs dérivés, p. ex. polysorbates, esters d’acide gras de sorbitan ou glycyrrhizine
• A61Q 19/00 - Préparations pour les soins de la peau
• C07H 3/02 - Monosaccharides

Abrégé

Conventional dried materials have a low oil adsorption property and oil retention ability. Therefore, a dried material that has an excellent oil adsorbing property and oil retention ability has been desired. Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an oil-adsorbing composition that has an excellent oil adsorption property and oil retention ability; a method for producing the oil-adsorbing composition; and a method for using the oil-adsorbing composition.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 47/36 - PolysaccharidesLeurs dérivés, p. ex. gommes, amidon, alginate, dextrine, acide hyaluronique, chitosane, inuline, agar-agar ou pectine
• A23L 1/09 - contenant des sirops d'hydrate de carbone; contenant des sucres; contenant des alcools de sucre, p.ex. xylitol; contenant des hydrolysats d'amidon, p.ex. dextrine (A23L 1/76, A23L 1/236 ont priorité);;
• B01J 20/26 - Composés macromoléculaires synthétiques
• B01J 20/28 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation caractérisées par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques

Abrégé

An object of the present invention is to improve a distinctive strange taste (particularly bitterness remaining in the mouth) of a conventional low-calorie food or drink, particularly an edible product (a food or drink) having low calories obtained by replacing part or most of the sugar or isomerized sugar to be added by a high-intensity sweetener. Provided are a composition for improving a taste of a high-intensity sweetener, a method of improving a taste of an edible product containing a high-intensity sweetener, and an edible product in which a taste of a high-intensity sweetener is improved, each of which is characterized by containing or using an isomerized sugar and a rare sugar such that the rare sugar is contained or used in an amount of from 1 to 150 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the isomerized sugar.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 1/236 - Edulcorants artificiels
• A23L 1/09 - contenant des sirops d'hydrate de carbone; contenant des sucres; contenant des alcools de sucre, p.ex. xylitol; contenant des hydrolysats d'amidon, p.ex. dextrine (A23L 1/76, A23L 1/236 ont priorité);;
• A23L 1/22 - Epices; Agents aromatiques ou condiments; Edulcorants artificiels; Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel
• A23L 2/60 - Édulcorants
• A23G 9/34 - Desserts glacés, p. ex. confiseries glacées, glacesMélanges correspondants caractérisés par la composition caractérisés par les hydrates de carbone utilisés, p. ex. des polysaccharides

Abrégé

It is possible to enhance the salty taste of a food and beverage comprising a sodium salt and/or potassium salt and to improve (mask) the harsh taste of the potassium salt, by adding a water-soluble dietary fiber such as indigestible dextrin, branched maltodextrin, inulin, or polydextrose, to a food and beverage.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 1/22 - Epices; Agents aromatiques ou condiments; Edulcorants artificiels; Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel
• A23L 1/226 - Epices, agents aromatiques ou condiments synthétiques
• A23L 1/237 - Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel

Abrégé

An oligosaccharide containing α-1,3-glucoside bonds at a ratio of 9% or higher in the molecule thereof and having a DE of 18-48 is usable as an energy source. However, this oligosaccharide is a low-digestible saccharide which is digested and absorbed at a slow speed, induces a mild increase in blood sugar level and can be taken in a large amount. Thus, a long-lasting energy-supplying agent and a long-lasting energy-supplying food or drink can be provided by using the same.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 1/30 - contenant des additifs (A23L 1/308 a priorité);;
• A23L 2/52 - Addition d'ingrédients
• A23L 1/06 - Marmelades; Confitures; Gelées; Autres préparations similaires à base de fruits ou de légumes; Ersatz de fruits

Abrégé

The present invention provides a non-digestible hydroxypropyl starch hydrolysate which can be used as novel water soluble dietary fiber, a method for producing it, as well as food products and beverages containing the non-digestible hydroxypropyl starch hydrolysate. The present invention provides the non-digestible hydroxypropyl starch hydrolysate characterized by having a DE value of less than 20 and a glucose content of less than 3% by mass; food products and beverages containing it; and the method for producing the non-digestible hydroxypropyl starch hydrolysate comprising the steps of: (A) hydrolyzing a hydroxypropyl starch with a degree of substitution of 0.05 to 0.4 with α-amylase and then with glucoamylase; and (B) removing glucose from the hydrolysate obtained in the step (A).

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 1/308 - Addition de substances essentiellement non digestibles, p.ex. fibres diététiques (A23L 1/05 a priorité);;
• A23G 9/34 - Desserts glacés, p. ex. confiseries glacées, glacesMélanges correspondants caractérisés par la composition caractérisés par les hydrates de carbone utilisés, p. ex. des polysaccharides
• A23L 1/09 - contenant des sirops d'hydrate de carbone; contenant des sucres; contenant des alcools de sucre, p.ex. xylitol; contenant des hydrolysats d'amidon, p.ex. dextrine (A23L 1/76, A23L 1/236 ont priorité);;
• A23L 2/02 - Boissons non alcooliséesCompositions sèches ou concentrés pour les fabriquer Leur préparation ou leur traitement contenant des jus de fruits ou de légumes
• A23L 2/52 - Addition d'ingrédients
• C08B 31/00 - Préparation des dérivés chimiques de l'amidon
• C08B 31/12 - Éthers contenant des radicaux alkyle ou cycloalkyle substitués par des hétéro-atomes
• C12P 19/14 - Préparation de composés contenant des radicaux saccharide préparés par action d'une carbohydrase, p. ex. par action de l'alpha-amylase
• C12P 19/20 - Préparation de composés contenant des radicaux saccharide préparés par action d'une exo-1, 4 alpha-glucosidase, p. ex. dextrose

Abrégé

Disclosed are a method, whereby inexpensive and safe hexose can be produced, and a composition thereof. A method for producing a sugar composition containing a definite amount of target hexose, characterized by comprising treating a starting liquid sugar material, which comprises hexose as a starting sugar material or a mixture containing hexose, in a system wherein at least one member selected from the group consisting of a basic ion exchange resin, an alkali and a calcium salt is present, and thus performing an isomerization reaction, which is an equilibrium reaction for converting the hexose as a starting sugar material into the target hexose, to thereby give a sugar mixture containing a definite amount of target hexose and having a sugar composition ratio that is different from the sugar composition ratio of the starting sugar material; a hexose composition containing D-allose and D-psicose; and use of the same.

Classes IPC  ?

• C07H 3/02 - Monosaccharides
• A23L 1/22 - Epices; Agents aromatiques ou condiments; Edulcorants artificiels; Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel
• A23L 1/30 - contenant des additifs (A23L 1/308 a priorité);;
• A61K 8/60 - SucresLeurs dérivés
• A61K 31/7004 - Monosaccharides ayant uniquement des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
• A61K 47/26 - Hydrates de carbone, p. ex. polyols ou sucres alcoolisés, sucres aminés, acides nucléiques, mono-, di- ou oligosaccharidesLeurs dérivés, p. ex. polysorbates, esters d’acide gras de sorbitan ou glycyrrhizine
• A61P 3/04 - AnorexigènesMédicaments de l'obésité
• A61P 3/06 - Antihyperlipémiants
• A61P 3/10 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du métabolisme de l'homéostase du glucose de l'hyperglycémie, p. ex. antidiabétiques
• A61Q 11/00 - Préparations pour le nettoyage des dents, de la bouche ou des prothèses dentaires, p. ex. dentifricesBains de bouche
• A61Q 19/00 - Préparations pour les soins de la peau

Abrégé

Object: To provide a composition for preventing periodontal diseases (prophylactic agent of periodontal diseases), the composition having an excellent cariostatic property, being safe and stable for prolonged use and having less effects on flavor. Means for Resolution: A non-cariogenic material prepared by blending a rare sugar in the D form as selected from the group consisting of D-psicose, D-sorbose and D-tagatose, a rare sugar in the L form as selected from L-fructose, L-psicose and L-tagatose, or allitol as a rare sugar derivative, singly or in combination. A cariostatic agent comprising D-psicose, D-sorbose, D-tagatose, L-fructose, L-psicose and/or L-tagatose. A cariostatic agent in combination with catechins.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 8/60 - SucresLeurs dérivés
• A61Q 11/00 - Préparations pour le nettoyage des dents, de la bouche ou des prothèses dentaires, p. ex. dentifricesBains de bouche
• A23L 1/22 - Epices; Agents aromatiques ou condiments; Edulcorants artificiels; Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel
• A23L 2/60 - Édulcorants

Abrégé

Problem: To provide a microorganism with an ability to produce deoxy polyol dehydrogenase. Enterobacter (accession No. NITE P-271). A method for producing deoxy ketose comprising allowing a culture containing the deoxy polyol dehydrogenase obtained by the culturing of the microorganism of the invention or allowing the deoxy polyol dehydrogenase to react with a solution containing deoxy polyol of the same structure at the positions C2 and C3 as that of ribitol or L-iditol to oxidize deoxy polyol to produce the corresponding deoxy ketose and then collecting the deoxy ketose. The deoxy polyol is 1-deoxy-D-allitol, while the corresponding deoxy ketose is 1-deoxy-L-psicose. Otherwise, the deoxy polyol is L-rhamnitol, while the corresponding deoxy ketose is 1-deoxy-L-fructose.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12N 1/20 - BactériesLeurs milieux de culture

Abrégé

Pseudomonas cichorii ST-24 (FERM BP-2736), comprising epimerizing 1-deoxy D-ketohexose or 6-deoxy D-ketohexose or 1-deoxy L-ketohexose or 6-deoxy L-ketohexose at position 3 to produce the individually corresponding 1-deoxy D-ketohexose or 6-deoxy D-ketohexose or 1-deoxy L-ketohexose or 6-deoxy L-ketohexose as an intended product.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12P 19/24 - Préparation de composés contenant des radicaux saccharide préparés par action d'une isomérase, p. ex. fructose
• C12N 9/90 - Isomérases (5.)

Abrégé

Object: To provide a thermostable L-ribose isomerase. Raoultella ornithinolytica strain MB426 (NITE BP-277) to interact with an aldose selected from L-ribose, D-lyxose, D-tallose, D-mannose, L-allose and L-gulose to isomerize the aldose to generate a ketose selected from the individually corresponding L-ribulose, D-xylulose, D-tagatose, D-fructose, L-psicose and L-sorbose or to interact with a ketose selected from L-ribulose, D-xylulose, D-tagatose, D-fructose, L-psicose and L-sorbose to isomerize the ketose to generate an aldose selected from the individually corresponding L-ribose, D-lyxose, D-tallose, D-mannose, L-allose and L-gulose.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12N 9/90 - Isomérases (5.)
• C12N 1/00 - Micro-organismes, p. ex. protozoairesCompositions les contenantProcédés de culture ou de conservation de micro-organismes, ou de compositions les contenantProcédés de préparation ou d'isolement d'une composition contenant un micro-organismeLeurs milieux de culture
• C12P 19/24 - Préparation de composés contenant des radicaux saccharide préparés par action d'une isomérase, p. ex. fructose
• C07H 1/00 - Procédés de préparation des dérivés du sucre
• C07H 1/06 - SéparationPurification

Abrégé

The object is to provide a novel application of D-allose (e.g., use for prevention of hypertension or hypercardia). Thus, disclosed is a composition for preventing the increase in blood pressure which comprises D-allose as an active ingredient; or a composition containing D-allose and/or a derivative thereof, preferably in an amount of 0.1 to 50% by weight. Preferably, the composition is in a form selected from the group consisting of a food additive, a food material, a beverage/food, a health beverage/food, a pharmaceutical and a feeding stuff which can be used for the prevention and treatment of a cardiovascular system disorder (e.g., hypertension, hypercardia). The increase in blood pressure may be caused by salt-sensitive hypertension. Also disclosed is use of D-allose for preventing the increase in blood pressure (excluding medical practices).

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 38/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des peptides
• A61K 9/12 - AérosolsMousses
• A61K 31/70 - Hydrates de carboneSucresLeurs dérivés
• A61P 9/00 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système cardiovasculaire

Abrégé

Providing a D-psicose-containing sweetener with the modification of the taste of D-psicose, comprising D-psicose, a sugar alcohol and/or a high intensity sweetener, preferably containing D-psicose as the main component, particularly a low-calorie sweetener and/or a sweetener giving refreshing feel in the oral cavity, as well as foods and drinks obtained by using the D-psicose-containing sweetener with the modification of the taste of D-psicose, and other products given with sweetness. The sugar alcohol is one or more sugar alcohols selected from the group consisting of sorbitol, mannitol, lactitol, maltitol, xylitol and erythritol, while the high intensity sweetener is one or more high intensity sweeteners as selected from aspartame, acesulfame K, sodium cyclamate, sodium saccharin, Sucralose (under trade name), stevia sweetener, dulcin, taumatin, neotame and monellin.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 27/30 - Édulcorants artificiels
• A61K 8/60 - SucresLeurs dérivés
• A23L 2/60 - Édulcorants
• A23C 9/13 - Préparations à base de lait fermentéTraitements utilisant des micro-organismes ou des enzymes comportant l'emploi d'additifs
• A61Q 11/00 - Préparations pour le nettoyage des dents, de la bouche ou des prothèses dentaires, p. ex. dentifricesBains de bouche
• A23G 4/06 - Chewing-gum caractérisé par la composition
• A23G 4/10 - Chewing-gum caractérisé par la composition caractérisé par les hydrates de carbone utilisés, p. ex. des polysaccharides
• A23G 3/42 - Sucreries, confiseries ou massepainProcédés pour leur fabrication caractérisés par la composition caractérisés par les hydrates de carbone utilisés, p. ex. des polysaccharides
• A23G 3/36 - Sucreries, confiseries ou massepainProcédés pour leur fabrication caractérisés par la composition
• A61K 47/26 - Hydrates de carbone, p. ex. polyols ou sucres alcoolisés, sucres aminés, acides nucléiques, mono-, di- ou oligosaccharidesLeurs dérivés, p. ex. polysorbates, esters d’acide gras de sorbitan ou glycyrrhizine

Abrégé

Disclosed is a branched dextrin which is insusceptible to digestion and has a low osmotic pressure. Also disclosed is a process for producing the branched dextrin. The branched dextrin is characterized by having such a structure that glucose or isomaltooligosaccharide is bound to a non-reducing terminal of dextrin via an α-1,6-glucoside bond and having a DE value of 10 to 52. The process is characterized by comprising allowing maltose-producing amylase and transglucosidase to act on an aqueous dextrin solution to produce the branched dextrin, wherein maltose-producing amylase and transglucosidase are allowed to act at an enzymatic unit ratio of 2:1 to 44:1.

Classes IPC  ?

• C08B 30/18 - Dextrine
• A23L 1/30 - contenant des additifs (A23L 1/308 a priorité);;
• A23L 1/307 - Diminution de la valeur nutritive; Produits diététiques avec valeur nutritive réduite
• A23L 2/52 - Addition d'ingrédients
• C12P 19/22 - Préparation de composés contenant des radicaux saccharide préparés par action d'une bêta-amylase, p. ex. maltose

Abrégé

The invention provides a sparkling alcoholic beverage produced using, as a part of ingredients thereof, at least one selected from the group consisting of etherified starch, etherified cross-linked starch and enzymatic hydrolysates thereof; and a method for producing the sparkling alcoholic beverage, wherein at least one selected from the group consisting of etherified starch, etherified cross-linked starch and enzymatic hydrolysates thereof is added in any step of the production process. The sparkling alcoholic beverage of the invention has good body and prolonged froth duration and contains water-soluble dietary fiber.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12G 3/02 - Préparation d'autres boissons alcoolisées par fermentation
• C12G 3/04 - Préparation d'autres boissons alcoolisées par mélange, p. ex. pour la préparation de liqueurs
• C12C 5/00 - Autres matières premières pour la préparation de la bière

Abrégé

Pseudomonas stutzeri.

Classes IPC  ?

• C07H 1/00 - Procédés de préparation des dérivés du sucre

Abrégé

A novel use of D-psicose (for suppressing the abnormal intra-day increase of blood glucose level) is provided. A composition containing D-psicose as the active component and for use in suppressing the abnormal intra-day increase of plasma glucose concentration. The composition is a composition in blend with D-psicose and/or a derivative thereof. The composition is in a form selected from sweeteners, seasonings, food additives, food materials, food and drink products, health food and drink products, pharmaceutical products, and feeds and blended with D-psicose, and/or a derivative thereof as the active component, for use in preventing and therapeutically treating diseases requiring the saving of insufficient insulin, the amelioration of insulin sensitivity and the amelioration of hyperglycemia, and/or diseases of which the symptoms can be ameliorated via the suppression of the abnormal intra-day increase of plasma glucose concentration or of which the onset can be prevented via the suppression thereof, such as diabetes mellitus, occult diabetic states, obesity, hyperglycemia, and/or arteriosclerosis. A method for using D-psicose in suppressing the abnormal intra-day increase of plasma glucose concentration, comprising giving D-psicose at given times to suppress the abnormal increase of plasma glucose concentration throughout the day.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 31/7004 - Monosaccharides ayant uniquement des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
• A61P 3/08 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du métabolisme de l'homéostase du glucose

Abrégé

Disclosed are: a non-digestible hydroxypropyl starch hydrolysate which can be used as a novel water-soluble dietary fiber; a method for producing the non-digestible hydroxypropyl starch hydrolysate; and a beverage or food comprising the non-digestible hydroxypropyl starch hydrolysate. Specifically disclosed are: a non-digestible hydroxypropyl starch hydrolysate which is characterized by having a DE value of less than 20 and a glucose content of less than 3 mass%; a beverage or food comprising the non-digestible hydroxypropyl starch hydrolysate; and a method for producing a non-digestible hydroxypropyl starch hydrolysate, which is characterized by comprising the following steps (A) and (B): (A) hydrolyzing a hydroxypropyl starch having a degree of substitution of 0.05 to 0.4 with an α-amylase and subsequently with a glucoamylase; and (B) removing glucose from a hydrolysate produced in the step (A).

Classes IPC  ?

• C08B 31/12 - Éthers contenant des radicaux alkyle ou cycloalkyle substitués par des hétéro-atomes
• A23G 9/32 - Desserts glacés, p. ex. confiseries glacées, glacesMélanges correspondants caractérisés par la composition
• A23G 9/44 - Desserts glacés, p. ex. confiseries glacées, glacesMélanges correspondants caractérisés par la forme, la structure ou la forme physique
• A23G 9/52 - Produits liquidesProduits solides en forme de poudre, de flocons ou de granules pour obtenir des produits liquides
• A23L 1/20 - Traitement des légumineuses, c. à d. des fruits de plantes légumineuses, pour l'obtention de fourrages ou d'aliments; Préparation de produits à partir de légumineuses; Moyens chimiques pour accélérer la cuisson de ces aliments, p.ex. traitement aux phosphates
• A23L 1/308 - Addition de substances essentiellement non digestibles, p.ex. fibres diététiques (A23L 1/05 a priorité);;
• A23L 2/00 - Boissons non alcooliséesCompositions sèches ou concentrés pour les fabriquer Leur préparation ou leur traitement
• A23L 2/02 - Boissons non alcooliséesCompositions sèches ou concentrés pour les fabriquer Leur préparation ou leur traitement contenant des jus de fruits ou de légumes
• C07H 15/04 - Radicaux acycliques non substitués par des structures cycliques liés à un atome d'oxygène d'un radical saccharide
• C12P 19/20 - Préparation de composés contenant des radicaux saccharide préparés par action d'une exo-1, 4 alpha-glucosidase, p. ex. dextrose

Abrégé

A preservative solution for low temperature preservation of animal or human organs and animal or plant tissues or cells contains D-allose. For the human kidney, cells derived from animals or humans, or human or animal sperm and/or ovum and/or fermented ovum, the preservation is conducted at from −5 to 20° C. For cells derived from animals or humans, or human or animal sperm and/or ovum and/or fermented ovum, the preservation is conducted at a temperature at which to start freezing to −196° C. A method for the low temperature preservation of an animal or human organ and an animal or plant tissue or cell at a low temperature comprises (a) refluxing or immersing a preservative solution containing D-allose and the organ or the tissue or mixing the cell therewith, and (b) cooling the organ, the tissue or the cell to a low temperature of from −5 to 20° C.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01N 1/02 - Conservation de parties vivantes

Abrégé

[PROBLEMS] To develop a method of producing a novel sweetener containing glucose, fructose and psicose which is produced from glucose-liquid sugar with the use of isomerase and epimerase; a method of using this novel sweetener as a material for foods and drinks; and a novel sweetener whereby obesity caused by eating can be prevented. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A novel sweetener (product) sustaining the degree of sweetness and sweetness qualities of a glucose/fructose liquid mixture and yet not causing obesity because of having been obtained by treating glucose-liquid sugar, which is produced in a glucose-liquid sugar production plant, with isomerase and epimerase to thereby form D-psicose and use of the same.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 1/22 - Epices; Agents aromatiques ou condiments; Edulcorants artificiels; Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel
• A23L 1/236 - Edulcorants artificiels
• A23L 1/30 - contenant des additifs (A23L 1/308 a priorité);;
• A61K 31/7004 - Monosaccharides ayant uniquement des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
• A61P 3/04 - AnorexigènesMédicaments de l'obésité
• A61P 43/00 - Médicaments pour des utilisations spécifiques, non prévus dans les groupes

Abrégé

This invention provides a preparation of a powdered plant sterol ester which comprises a plant sterol ester, an octenyl succinate-modified starch and an indigestible dextrin. The preparation can be prepared by a method comprising the steps of emulsifying a plant sterol ester in an aqueous solution containing an octenyl succinate-modified starch and an indigestible dextrin to form an emulsion and then powdering the resulting emulsion. The invention permits the application of plant sterol esters to wide variety of foods and drinks. In addition, the invention permits the effective control of an increase of the serum-cholesterol content accompanied by the intake of meals.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 1/30 - contenant des additifs (A23L 1/308 a priorité);;
• A61K 47/00 - Préparations médicinales caractérisées par les ingrédients non actifs utilisés, p. ex. les supports ou les additifs inertesAgents de ciblage ou de modification chimiquement liés à l’ingrédient actif
• A61K 38/17 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'animauxPeptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'humains
• A23L 1/308 - Addition de substances essentiellement non digestibles, p.ex. fibres diététiques (A23L 1/05 a priorité);;
• A23L 2/52 - Addition d'ingrédients

Abrégé

[PROBLEMS] To provide a thermostable L-ribose isomerase. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] There is provided a thermostable L-ribose isomerase having physical and chemical properties such that molecular weight: 32,000 (SDS-PAGE), optimum temperature: 45°C, optimum pH: 9.0 (glycine-NaOH buffer) and temperature stability: being stable up to 45°C in heat treatment at pH 9.0 for 10 min, which thermostable L-ribose isomerase has the activity of isomerizing L-ribose into L-ribulose and reversely isomerizing L-ribulose into L-ribose. The thermostable L-ribose isomerase is an enzyme derived from Raoultella ornithinolytica MB426(NITE BP-277) (1). There is provided a method of conversion between aldose and ketose, characterized in that an aldose selected from among L-ribose, D-lyxose, D-talose, D-mannose, L-allose and L-gulose is acted on by the above thermostable enzyme to isomerize the aldose, thereby producing the corresponding ketose selected from among L-ribulose, D-xylulose, D-tagatose, D-fructose, L-psicose and L-sorbose, respectively, or alternatively a ketose selected from among L-ribulose, D-xylulose, D-tagatose, D-fructose, L-psicose and L-sorbose is acted on by the above L-ribose isomerase to isomerize the ketose, thereby producing the corresponding aldose selected from among L-ribose, D-lyxose, D-talose, D-mannose, L-allose and L-gulose, respectively.

Classes IPC  ?

• C07K 14/195 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de bactéries
• C12N 1/20 - BactériesLeurs milieux de culture
• C12N 9/90 - Isomérases (5.)
• C12P 19/24 - Préparation de composés contenant des radicaux saccharide préparés par action d'une isomérase, p. ex. fructose

Abrégé

[PROBLEMS] To provide a microorganism being capable of producing deoxy polyol dehydrogenase. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A microorganism belonging to the genus Enterobacter which is capable of producing deoxy polyol dehydrogenase having the same structure as ribitol or L-iditol at the C2- and C3-positions. This microorganism is Enterobacter sp. IK7 (Deposition No. NITE P-271). A method of producing a deoxyketose characterized by comprising treating a solution containing a deoxy polyol having the same structure as ribitol or L-iditol at the C2- and C3-positions with a culture medium containing deoxy polyol dehydrogenase, which has been obtained by culturing the above described microorganism, or the deoxy polyol dehydrogenase, thus oxidizing the deoxy polyol to form the corresponding deoxyketose, and then harvesting the same. The deoxy polyol is 1-deoxy D-allitol and the corresponding deoxyketose is 1-deoxy L-psicose. Alternatively, the deoxy polyol is L-rhamnitol and the corresponding deoxyketose is 1-deoxy-L-fructose.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12N 1/20 - BactériesLeurs milieux de culture
• A61K 8/60 - SucresLeurs dérivés
• C12N 9/04 - Oxydoréductases (1.), p. ex. luciférase agissant sur des groupes CHOH comme donneurs, p. ex. oxydase de glucose, déshydrogénase lactique (1.1)
• C12P 7/18 - Polyols
• C12P 19/02 - Monosaccharides

Abrégé

It is intended to provide 1- or 6-deoxy forms corresponding to all the aldohexoses, ketohexoses and sugar alcohols based on deoxyizumoring, and a method for systematically producing the same. A method for producing a deoxyketohexose and a derivative thereof, characterized by producing a corresponding 1-deoxy-D-ketohexose, 6-deoxy-D-ketohexose, 1-deoxy-L-ketohexose or 6-deoxy-L-ketohexose, which is an objective substance, by epimerization of the 3-position of a 1-deoxy-D-ketohexose, 6-deoxy-D-ketohexose, 1-deoxy-L-ketohexose or 6-deoxy-L-ketohexose, which is a raw material, using a deoxyketohexose isomerase derived from Pseudomonas cichorii ST-24 (FERM BP-2736).

Classes IPC  ?

• C12N 9/90 - Isomérases (5.)
• C07H 3/02 - Monosaccharides
• C12P 19/24 - Préparation de composés contenant des radicaux saccharide préparés par action d'une isomérase, p. ex. fructose
• C12N 15/09 - Technologie d'ADN recombinant

Abrégé

⏧PROBLEMS] To search for a glucokinase activator from rare sugars and provide a composition for treating a medical condition relating to the glucokinase activity which contains the above activator as the active ingredient. ⏧MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A promoter for the migration of glucokinase from nucleus to cytoplasm which comprises D-psicose and/or D-tagatose as the active ingredient; or a composition for preventing or treating the onset of a medical condition relating to the glucokinase activity. This composition, which comprises D-psicose and/or D-tagatose as the active ingredient and is usable for preventing or treating the onset of a medical condition relating to the glucokinase activity, is in a form selected from the group consisting of a food additive, a food material, a food, a drink, a health food, a health drink, a drug and a feed. The medical condition relating to the glucokinase activity is selected from among impaired glucose tolerance, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance disease, lipidemia, metabolic syndrome and obesity. The composition in the form of a drug comprises D-psicose and/or D-tagatose as the active ingredient together with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 31/7004 - Monosaccharides ayant uniquement des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
• A23L 1/30 - contenant des additifs (A23L 1/308 a priorité);;
• A61P 3/04 - AnorexigènesMédicaments de l'obésité
• A61P 3/06 - Antihyperlipémiants
• A61P 3/10 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du métabolisme de l'homéostase du glucose de l'hyperglycémie, p. ex. antidiabétiques
• C07H 3/02 - Monosaccharides

Abrégé

It is intended to provide a D-psicose-containing sweetener which comprises D-psicose, a sugar alcohol and/or a high-intensity sweetener (preferably containing D-psicose as the main component) and has improved taste qualities (in particular, a low-caloric sweetener and/or a sweetener imparting a refreshing feel in the oral cavity); and foods, drinks and other sweetened products characterized by being obtained by using the D-psicose-containing sweetener having the improved taste qualities as described above. The sugar alcohol as described above is one or more sugar alcohols selected from the group consisting of sorbitol, mannitol, lactitol, maltitol, xylitol and erythritol. The high-intensity sweetener as described above is one or more high-intensity sweeteners selected from the group consisting of aspartame, acesulfame K, sodium cyclamate, sodium saccharinate, SUCRALOSETM, stevia sweetener, dulcin, thaumatin, neotame and monellin.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 1/236 - Edulcorants artificiels
• A23L 1/22 - Epices; Agents aromatiques ou condiments; Edulcorants artificiels; Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel
• A23C 9/13 - Préparations à base de lait fermentéTraitements utilisant des micro-organismes ou des enzymes comportant l'emploi d'additifs
• A23G 4/00 - Chewing-gum
• A23G 9/32 - Desserts glacés, p. ex. confiseries glacées, glacesMélanges correspondants caractérisés par la composition
• A23G 9/44 - Desserts glacés, p. ex. confiseries glacées, glacesMélanges correspondants caractérisés par la forme, la structure ou la forme physique
• A23G 9/52 - Produits liquidesProduits solides en forme de poudre, de flocons ou de granules pour obtenir des produits liquides
• A23L 2/60 - Édulcorants

Abrégé

⏧PROBLEMS] To provide a composition for preventing periodontal disease (a preventive for periodontal disease) which has excellent anticarious properties, remains highly safe and stable over prolonged use and little affects flavors. ⏧MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A noncarious material which comprises a D-rare sugar selected from the group consisting of D-psicose, D-sorbose and D-tagatose, an L-rare sugar selected from the group consisting of L-fructose, L-psicose and L-tagatose, and allitol which is a rare sugar derivative, either alone or as a combination. An anticarious agent comprising D-psicose, D-sorbose, D-tagatose, L-fructose, L-psicose and/or L-tagatose. An anticarious agent comprising a combination of catechins.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 31/047 - Composés hydroxylés, p. ex. alcoolsLeurs sels, p. ex. alcoolates ayant plusieurs groupes hydroxyle, p. ex. sorbitol
• A61K 31/7004 - Monosaccharides ayant uniquement des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
• A61P 1/02 - Préparations stomatologiques, p. ex. médicaments pour le traitement des caries, des aphtes, des périodontites
• C07H 3/02 - Monosaccharides

Produits et services

Starches, starch derivatives, maltose syrups, maltodextrins, sugar and sugar derivatives for use in the manufacture of food, dietetics, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics

Abrégé

Disclosed is a film-like soap which contains a soap base or a soap component in a large quantity and has excellent solubility in water, drought resistance and anti-blocking property. A sheet- or film-like soap can be produced by mixing (a) at least one member selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose and hydroxyethylmethylcellulose with (b) at least one member selected from the group consisting of etherified high-amylose starch, esterified high-amylose starch and crosslinked starch to produce a film-forming material (A), mixing the film-forming material (A) with a plasticizer (B) and a soap base (C), and molding the resulting mixture into a sheet- or film-like shape. The soap contains a soap base or a soap component in a large quantity, is free from lumps, and is excellent in solubility in water, drought resistance and anti-blocking property.

Classes IPC  ?

• C11D 17/06 - PoudresPaillettesMélanges s'écoulant librementFeuilles
• A61K 8/02 - Cosmétiques ou préparations similaires pour la toilette caractérisés par une forme physique particulière
• A61K 8/34 - Alcools
• A61K 8/73 - Polysaccharides
• A61Q 19/10 - Préparations pour le nettoyage ou le bain
• C11D 9/26 - Composés organiques contenant de l'oxygène
• C11D 13/14 - Mise en forme

Abrégé

Disclosed is a mineral absorption enhancer comprising indigestible dextrin or a derivative thereof as an active ingredient. Also disclosed is a food or feeding stuff comprising the mineral absorption enhancer. The mineral absorption enhancer is easy to use in a food, is resistant to a mammalian digestive enzyme, and has a function of enhancing the intestinal absorption of a mineral.

Classes IPC  ?

• C08B 37/00 - Préparation des polysaccharides non prévus dans les groupes Leurs dérivés
• A23K 1/16 - additionnés d'éléments nutritifs accessoires; Blocs de sel
• A23L 1/30 - contenant des additifs (A23L 1/308 a priorité);;
• A61K 31/718 - Amidon ou amidon dégradé, p. ex. amylose, amylopectine
• A61K 47/36 - PolysaccharidesLeurs dérivés, p. ex. gommes, amidon, alginate, dextrine, acide hyaluronique, chitosane, inuline, agar-agar ou pectine
• A61P 3/00 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du métabolisme

Abrégé

A soluble film which dissolves in water without leaving undissolved lumps, has excellent meltability in the mouth, and is excellent in film properties including dryness resistance and nonblocking properties. Incorporating at least one member selected from the group consisting of ᜼-polyglutamic acid and salts thereof into a film formed from a water-soluble polymer can give a soluble film greatly improved in meltability in the mouth and water solubility and less apt to decrease in moisture resistance and dryness resistance. Incorporating a gellant and/or a plasticizer into the soluble film can give an edible film having better film properties. The soluble film is used as a covering/packaging material or support for foods, medicines, cosmetics, etc. or as an edible filmy preparation containing any of various functional ingredients. In such applications, the film can have excellent film properties.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 1/00 - Aliments ou produits alimentaires; Leur préparation ou traitement (leur conservation en général A23L 3/00)
• A61K 8/64 - ProtéinesPeptidesLeurs dérivés ou produits de dégradation
• A61K 8/73 - Polysaccharides
• A61Q 11/00 - Préparations pour le nettoyage des dents, de la bouche ou des prothèses dentaires, p. ex. dentifricesBains de bouche
• A61Q 19/00 - Préparations pour les soins de la peau
• A61Q 19/10 - Préparations pour le nettoyage ou le bain

Produits et services

specialty starch for bakeries

Produits et services

Food additives, namely, dietary fiber containing maltodextrin, dextrin, and starch hydrolyzate, for sale only to processors of food for humans and livestock, and not for sale as a dietary supplement

Produits et services

Preparations made from cereal for food; cereal preparations in the form of powder for making drinks or foodstuffs; dietetic additives for food.

Produits et services

Preparations for use in the manufacture of foods and beverages; dietary fibre for use in the manufacture of foods and beverages and for use as a food additive. Dietary and dietetic substances and supplements; dietary fibre.